Description
Sweet pecan dump cake brings Southern comfort straight to dessert tables with minimal effort. Simple ingredients and easy assembly create a rich, nutty masterpiece that delights you with warm, buttery layers of pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (21 ounces / 595 grams) pecan pie filling or apple pie filling
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 fluid ounces) chopped pecans
Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C), creating an ideal baking environment.
- Generously coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Carefully distribute the pecan pie filling across the bottom of the dish, ensuring an even layer that will form the rich, gooey base.
- Uniformly scatter the dry yellow cake mix over the pie filling, covering the entire surface with a light, even coating.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans across the cake mix, creating a crunchy, textured topping that will add depth and crunch.
- Slowly drizzle melted butter over the entire surface, allowing it to seep into the cake mix and create a moist, golden finish.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color and bubbling edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool slightly, letting the flavors meld and the texture settle before serving warm.
Notes
- Use a well-seasoned or non-stick baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Select a high-quality pecan pie filling for richer, more intense flavor and better overall texture.
- Customize by adding a light dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg over the cake mix for extra warmth and depth.
- Consider serving with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to balance the sweetness and add a creamy contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 527
- Sugar: 41 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg